Let’s talk about a few simple easy dual-battery setups for your travels. Here are two new products that are great for powering your adventures on the road.
Dr. PrePare 100AH PowerMax LifePO4 + Hub
The first is the Dr. PrePare (Great Name!) 100Ah PowerMax LifePO4 PowerMax with the add-on hub to convert this battery into a portable power station. This is a pretty slick unit if you are looking for an easy solution to hook up a 12-volt fridge or charge your phones/other accessories. You are also able to charge via solar with an Anderson plug into the PowerMax hub which is great for longer trips. The nice thing about the Dr. PrePare is that it comes in at $399 with the PowerMax Hub which is a great deal for a portable power station that 100Ah. Note that you will need a way to change this system using either a $50 lithium battery charger (it’s a good thing to own) or a 100W Solar Panel.
Pros
Large Capacity 100Ah for price, Affordable, BMS, Temperature Cut-Off
Can be expanded with up to 4 x 100Ah, Stackable Design Can always be modified
Cons
Not many accessories on hub 1 x 12 Volt Socket, 1 x 5mm 12-Volt Jack, 2 x USB-C/A
100 Watt Input on Hub (50A Charging Current - Battery Without Hub)
Anker Solix C1000
The second battery is one we are all more familiar with which is a portable power station. In this video, I am comparing the Anker SOLIX C1000 which is fairly comparable in size at 1056Wh. The Anker has less capacity, but what it lacks in capacity it makes up for in features. The C1000 has six AC outlets, with an 1800W Output. The Dr. PrePare can only handle 1000W if you can hook up an inverter to the battery. However, the Anker comes in much more pricier than the Dr. PrePare 100Ah Battery.
Pros
6 x AC Outlets @ 1,800 Watts, Portable, ready to use out of the box
Charges at home (cord provided) in under one hour, 600 Watt Solar Input
Cons
More expensive, less capacity
Discount Codes!
10% OFF for the Dr. PrePare PowerMax and Renogy 50L Fridge - Code: BUNDLE10 - https://shrsl.com/4cdla
7.5% OFF for PowerMax - Code: VANK10 - https://shrsl.com/4cdla
Anker Solix - https://amzn.to/41hN8cU - On Sale!
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